For Sale17d on marketHistoric · 117 yrs

1660 S 42nd Street

Tacoma, WA, 98418 • South End • Pierce County

$300,000

$332/sqft

Down payment assistance available

3Beds

1Baths

904Sqft

0.15 acLot

1909Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

1 1/2 Story Style

Built 1909 · 117 years of history

South Tacoma

South End

This home is in high demand

Listed 17 days ago · 1,068 views · 19 saves · Top 6% likely to sell soon

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1,068 views

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19 saves

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17 days on market

Recently listed

$332/sqft

Price per square foot

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Very High

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1909 · Historic

Investor opportunity with strong upside potential. This property is ideal for a rehab loan, renovation project, or flip. Add value through updates and improvements. Great option for investors looking to renovate and resell, or for buyers ready to build equity through a remodel. Property offers the chance to reimagine the space and maximize value in a desirable Tacoma location. Sold as is.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,868/month

Principal & Interest$1,468

Property Tax$300

Insurance$100

Down payment20% ($60,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $240,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1909

HeatingBaseboard, Electric

CoolingNone

ParkingNone

Lot6,398 sqft

Days on Zillow17 Days

Price/sqft$332

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Style1 1/2 Story

Year built1909

Stories1

Systems

HeatingBaseboard, Electric

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingNone

Lot6,398 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth End

Annual tax$3,455

Parcel6440001760

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

5 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

See Remarks

Heating

Baseboard

Electric

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Parking

None

Construction

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Room details

4 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market17

Est. value$299,900

Est. rent$2,124/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$332

On marketMar 19, 2026

PostedMar 20, 2026

Last sold$115,000

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedMar 30, 2026

Tour days9

Favorites19

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Whitman Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.4 mi

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.5 mi

Lincoln High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.9 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98418

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 20, 2026Listed For Sale$300,000$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 26, 2005Sold$115,000$127Public Record

Listed For Sale$300,000

Mar 20, 2026•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$115,000

Jan 26, 2005•$127/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$3,455$317,000

Apr 7, 2023$3,333$299,000

Apr 7, 2022$3,288$316,200

Apr 7, 2021$2,984$259,800

Apr 7, 2019$2,210$195,300

Apr 7, 2018$2,198$169,700

Apr 7, 2017$1,877$138,900

Apr 7, 2016$1,676$101,700

Apr 7, 2014$1,676$96,200

Apr 7, 2013$1,491$88,900

Apr 7, 2012—$84,800

Apr 7, 2011—$102,000

Apr 7, 2010—$108,100

Apr 7, 2009—$123,800

Apr 7, 2008$1,636$136,200

Apr 7, 2007$1,636$139,600

Apr 7, 2002$1,143$66,700

Apr 7, 2001$1,057$66,700

Apr 7, 2000$1,057$60,200

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

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Est. value$299,900

Est. rent$2,124/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$1,779/mo

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